Cross cutting approaches
Sustainable solutions, radical creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset are reflected in everything that we do.
Aalto joint academic activities
These joint academic units cover a range of multidisciplinary activities that support Aalto University's advancement in academic and research activities and impact creation.
Aalto University's joint academic activities (JAAs) include joint research infrastructures (ELLIS, Otanano and Aalto Studios), joint education (Aalto University Junior, Language Centre, Design Factory and LWL, lifewide learning activities), joint innovation activities (Aalto Startup Center, EIT-KIC, cross-cutting approaches CCAs and entrepreneurship) as well as Aalto University's exhibitions and art collection. The provost has overall budget responsibility for the joint academic activities.
OtaNano
OtaNano is Finland's national research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies
Aalto Studios provides expertise and resources for using and exploring media platforms for studies and research.
Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent
Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.
Aalto galleries and exhibition venues
How can we make space for unexpected ways of looking at the world? Galleries and exhibition venues are co-produced spaces for action, bringing together the knowledge, content, vision, and passion of different agents.
Aalto University Junior
Aalto University Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.
Language Centre
The Language Centre is a joint teaching and service unit for languages and communications at Aalto University both for students and staff. The goal of the Language Centre is to provide students and staff with such language and communication skills that give a strong foundation for success in both studies and in the world of work.
Aalto University Open University
Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.
More information on other joint academic activities
European Institute of Innovation & Technology EIT
(for Aalto community)
(www.ellisinstitute.fi)